Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant

Job Title : Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA)

Location : Hagerstown and Frederick, MD

Job Type : Full-Time

THE PMC DIFFERENCE

The Pediatric Movement Center (PMC) is a therapist-owned small business with locations in Hagerstown, MD and Frederick, MD. We are a community-focused outpatient clinic providing physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, developmental classes, and community events to children up to 21 years of age. PMC is proud of its exceptional staff whose hard work and dedication has resulted in numerous awards, nominations and recognition including : The Hub City Business Competition, Winner of The Hotlist, Best Medical Specialist, and Best Attraction for Kids to name of few! PMC has a 4.5+ star rating from our clients on all media platforms.

YOU WORK HARD...WE BELIEVE YOU SHOULD BE REWARDED!

At PMC we know our staff works hard. We believe that this hard work should be rewarded! As such, PMC believes strongly in supporting our staff and provides the following comprehensive benefit package :

Wage Range : $23-$35 / hr

Paid Time Off : Up to 5.54 hrs earned bi-weekly

Holiday Pay : up to 10 paid holidays

Free CEU : free courses offered + reimbursement on approved coursework

Retirement : Employer contribution to IRA

Health Insurance : Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA)

Life Insurance : Employer-paid life insurance (30 hours / wk+)

Employee Assistance Program : Employer-paid program

Employee Discounts : Employee discounts on PMC classes, activities and events.

Company Events : Employer sponsored events for our staff (and their families) to enjoy!

KIND WORDS FROM OUR STAFF :

'I'm truly at a loss for words for how quickly y'all have made me feel at home as a new employee. PMC is a true unicorn in its workplace culture and environment and I'm so grateful for the opportunity to work at PMC.'

• Meghan T

'I love it here. PMC truly has a family feel to it the staff is so encouraging, kind and the environment is very welcoming. That staff is there for each other and builds each other up. PMC is unlike any other place that I've ever worked. The icing on the cake is getting to work with amazing kids each and every day.'

'I love working at PMC because the staff is honest, hard working and encouraging. PMC supports its staff through its team oriented culture and family-focused environment that helps everyone reach their full potential.'

Position Summary

Speech Language Pathologist Assistants (SLPAs) are expected to assist the supervising SLP with administering and scoring screenings for clinical interpretation by the SLP, and provide direct treatment to children with speech, language, voice, fluency, and feeding / swallowing delays and disorders. The SLPA will assist the supervising SLP in collecting client background and medical history for diagnostic and treatment purposes. The SLPA will demonstrate competency in identifying adaptive equipment for augmentative-assistive communication needs. The SLPA will follow a treatment plan and monitor progress for each child on his / her caseload, as set forth by the supervising SLP. The SLPA is expected to maintain thorough, up-to-date treatment notes on each client and develop appropriate home programs for clients when applicable. The SLPA is expected to demonstrate effective communication skills between therapists, client and client's family.

Position Qualifications

Minimum Education

Meets or exceeds the qualifying requirements in Maryland to practice as a Speech Language Pathologist Assistant

An active license to practice speech therapy in the state of Maryland

Minimum Experience

One or more years of clinical experience in a pediatric therapy setting is preferred. Proficiency in conducting treatments in pediatric clinic-based settings. Effective written and oral communication skills are also required throughout this process.

Physical Demands

Moderate physical effort, standing / walking, occasionally lifts supplies and / or equipment, occasional reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching, manual dexterity and mobility.